Welcome Little Stars Daycare Ltd.

A licensee must ensure that a healthy and safe environment is provided at all times while children are under the supervision of employees.

Observation. The following were observed; - a strong spray smell in the bathroom causing the bathroom to be unbreathable - upon opening an unlocked closet a big plastic toy, that was stacked on top of another toy fell out and almost hit Licensing's foot. Potential to fall on a child and injure them. - a SUV vehicle parked in the cement area of the outdoor play area - no cover on the sandbox -fridge temperature measured at 5.5 degrees Celsius

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must ensure that the community care facility and the furniture, equipment and fixtures within it are clean and in good repair while children are in attendance.

Observation. The following were observed; - paint chipped on the walls exposing the white underlay - plastic table, in the main play room, where the top layer has and is peeling off - a stroller used for the children has stains and dirt in it - a ripped ottoman that children use - garbage everywhere in the outdoor play area

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (a) suitable for the age and development of the children.

Observation. There is not adequate equipment to safely meet the varying developmental needs of the children receiving care.Insufficient outdoor toys and equipment for school age children.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must ensure that all indoor and outdoor play materials and equipment accessible to children are (b) safely constructed, free from hazards and in good repair.

Observation. The following were observed; - a big wooden doll house wobbly and not secured in one of the playrooms - one bike handle broken and rusted - one bikes seat broken and bell broken with sharp edges

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must ensure that children do not have access to any object or substance that may be hazardous to the health or safety of a child.

Observation. The following were observed that are accessible to children in care; - unlocked bathroom drawer that has substances in it with medicinal ingredients - the AC machine in the outdoor play area and has wires exposed - hazardous objects along the side of the outdoor play area - a big metal truck cover and another metal object which is also rusted behind the outdoor shed. Licensing observed a child go behind the shed

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must establish a program to instruct children in, and to practise the rules of, health and hygiene.

Observation. Tables are not sanitized by bleach and water solution before mealtimes. The staff clean the tables with a soap and water solution and only sanitize the tables after mealtimes.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must display in a prominent place in the community care facility both the licence, including any terms or conditions of the licence, and the name of the manager.

Observation. Manager's name not posted anywhere within the facility.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must (a) ensure that behavioural guidance is appropriate to the age and development of the child who is receiving the guidance.

Observation. Inappropriate bahavioural guidance practice is used on a child during mealtimes. A child is placed in and buckled into a booster seat, during mealtimes (snack and lunch), because they run around and can't sit on the chair to eat their food. Additionally, the chair is to small for the child.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (c) daily attendance record, indicating for each day whether the child is absent or, if the child is present, the time of arrival and departure.

Observation. Children are not identified as absent when not in care.

Corrective action. Will ensure that attendance records are accurate on a daily basis.

A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (k) the date on which the child stops attending the community care facility.

Observation. Withdrawal date for one child, who no longer attends the facility, was not recorded.

Corrective action. A corrective action plan to be submitted to Licensing on how this contravention has been addressed.